Age, Biography and Wiki

Kelucharan Mohapatra was an Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and guru, who is credited with reviving the Indian classical dance form of Odissi. He was born on 1 August 1926 in Raghurajpur, a small village in the Puri district of Odisha. He was trained in the traditional gurukul system of dance and music by his guru, the legendary Guru Pankaj Charan Das. Kelucharan Mohapatra was a master of the Odissi dance form and was instrumental in its revival and popularization. He was the first to introduce the concept of the Odissi gurus and disciples, and was the first to create a syllabus for the dance form. He was also the first to introduce the concept of the Odissi dance festival, which is now held annually in Bhubaneswar. Kelucharan Mohapatra was awarded the Padma Shri in 1977, the Padma Bhushan in 1989, and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1965. He was also awarded the Kalidas Samman in 1988, and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship in 2000. He was also the recipient of the Orissa Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1975. Kelucharan Mohapatra passed away on 4 April 2004, at the age of 77. He is remembered as one of the greatest exponents of the Odissi dance form, and his legacy continues to live on in the form of his disciples, who continue to teach and perform the dance form.

Popular As N/A
Occupation miscellaneous,director,actor
Age 78 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 1 August, 1926
Birthday 1 August
Birthplace Raghurajpur, Orissa, India
Date of death 7 April, 2004
Died Place Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India
Nationality India

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 1 August. He is a member of famous Miscellaneous with the age 78 years old group.

Kelucharan Mohapatra Height, Weight & Measurements

At 78 years old, Kelucharan Mohapatra height not available right now. We will update Kelucharan Mohapatra's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Who Is Kelucharan Mohapatra's Wife?

His wife is Laxmi Priya (? - 7 April 2004) ( his death) ( 2 children)

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Laxmi Priya (? - 7 April 2004) ( his death) ( 2 children)
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Kelucharan Mohapatra Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Kelucharan Mohapatra worth at the age of 78 years old? Kelucharan Mohapatra’s income source is mostly from being a successful Miscellaneous. He is from India. We have estimated Kelucharan Mohapatra's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
Salary in 2022 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income Miscellaneous

Kelucharan Mohapatra Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1982

He is known for his work on Baje Bainshi Nache Ghungura (1982), Arundhati (1967) and Manik Jodi (1963). He was married to Laxmi Priya.

1926

Kelucharan Mohapatra was born on August 1, 1926 in Raghurajpur, Orissa, India.